II MEF Videos

A U.S. Marine assigned to 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, takes on an obstacle course with his military working dogs at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 10, 2018. The Unit maintains law and order operations in order to enhance the security environment and promote the rule of law in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force operations.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force load equipment onto ships in preparation for Exercise Trident Juncture in the Port of Morehead City in Beaufort, N.C., Sept. 28, 2018. The equipment will be used as a part of II MEF's participation in the NATO-led exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. Trident Juncture 18 is a part of a planned exercise series to enhance the U.S. and NATO allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. Trident Juncture will include more than 10,000 U.S. service members and 30 allied nations, totaling more than 40,000 NATO troops. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion conduct post hurricane cleanup at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Hurricane Florence Impacted Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune with periods of strong winds, heavy rains, flooding and coastal surges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo)

Maj. Gen. John K. Love, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. David J. Furness during a change of command ceremony held at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 2, 2018. Maj. Gen. Furness most recently served as the commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Djibouti.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mason Barnett, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman attached to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, goes through underwater egress training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2018. The training teaches Marines how to escape various underwater scenarios that they may encounter on their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh)

The first CH-53K King Stallion taxis across the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina May 16, 2018. The aircraft’s delivery to MCAS New River marks another on-time milestone for the U.S. Marine Corps' future heavy-lift helicopter program. Personnel with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 will bring the CH-53K into the supportability test plan, where they will conduct a logistical assessment on the maintenance, sustainment and overall logistics support of the King Stallion. The CH-53K is meant to replace the Marine Corp’s fleet of CH-53E heavy-lift helicopters. The King Stallion has several upgrades over the legacy aircraft including a digital glass cockpit and fly-by-wire controls. It can externally transport 27,000 lbs. over 110 nautical miles and has a max external lift of 36,000 lbs., three times that of the legacy “E” aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Matthew Callahan and Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

The first Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion in the Marine Corps was activated during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2018. The new battalion, part of the II MEF Information Group, is designed to provide and coordinate combat-service support as well as security and administrative services to the MEF Command Element or Marine Expeditionary Brigade Command Element and MEF Information Group in order to sustain command and control of Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations. The activation of the MSB is in line with the Commandant's priorities to modernize the force and develop increased 21st century warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment fire Mk-19 machine guns from a defilade position and observe the target area with Unmanned Aircraft Systems at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2018. The unit participated in the training to improve their tactical abilities, increase proficiency with operating multiple systems simultaneously and to prepare for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)